From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:
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Interpretation
God tried his people, by forbidding them to meddle with the rich countries of Moab and Ammon. He gives them possession of the country of the Amorites.
Glossary
- Valley of the Arnon Place
- Biblical valley. Modern identification: Wadi Mujib.
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Aroer Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Arair.
- Gilead Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.